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Salem, KY
Full City Profile · Kentucky · Livingston County County
Salem, KY
At a Glance
How Salem Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Salem's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Salem a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Salem residents earn a median household income of $61,250 , which is 18% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $28,614. The unemployment rate stands at 0.7% (81% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 9.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 260 business establishments, including 12 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Salem is $100,000 , 65% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $101,482. Median rent is $683/month, with 28.8% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 90.2 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1972.
Safety & Crime
Salem reports 133 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 65% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,791/100K.
Education
12.9% of adults in Salem hold a bachelor's degree or higher (62% below the national average). 83.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Salem has an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 305 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 49.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.